Prunella vulgaris extract (inci)

Extract from the herb of Prunella vulgaris, the common brown trout, an evergreen plant from the labiate family that grows to a height of 30-50 cm. Prunella vulgaris is common in almost all temperate zones of the earth. The plant is cultivated in Europe and China. Prunella vulgaris extract contains tanning agents, bitter substances, triterpene saponins, triterpenes and flavonoids.
The extract is used in cosmetic formulations. It has skin caring effects.

Prunella vulgaris is the parent plant of Prunellae spica, the spiky-bearing dried flowers of the plant. This extract is used in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) for headaches and dizziness.